A newly constructed, bright yellow fire station now stands as the latest local landmark for Northern Italy’s commune of Sand in Taufers. Rough-squirted in vibrant, yellow plaster, the 8,800-cubic-meter [310,800-cubic-foot] public building designed by Pedevilla Architects pops against the surrounding alpine landscape.
The compact structure is set at the entrance of the Tauferer Ahrntal, a tributary valley along the Ahr River in South Tyrol, Italy. The architects sought to create a practically designed fire station, void of any ornamentation, that also added a playful and surprising tone to its location.
“The main characteristic of this building is his unique and straight functionality,” said Pedevilla Architects, “which is reflected in a clear and simple shape.”
The project features a bearing structure made of reinforced concrete with different sizes of stripped windows that allow daylight into the flexible interior.
A large vehicle hall is located on the first floor where trucks and tubes are washed and prepped for service. The space is linked directly to the street for easy access. The mustard yellow theme is carried throughout the interior, including the nearby locker room.
The front façade features an overhang that furthers the dimensionality of the building as well as contributes to the distinct personality to the architecture.
Pedevilla Architects is known for their simply shaped monochromatic designs throughout Italy. Their highly acclaimed rose-tinted Fire Station Vierschach, which was completed last year for another town in South Tyrol, features a similar design motif to their latest project.
Sand in Taufers is a municipality focused on creating a sustainable climate and environment. Its new fire station speaks to their commitment to creating unique smartly designed structures that do not disturb or take away from the surrounding nature, but rather further a surreal spirit in the mountainous region.
Images via Pedevilla Architects